Cost and Calculations
Our office uses estimated information to create a standard cost of attendance, or budget, for all students. This information varies depending on undergraduate or graduate status as well as residency, enrollment status (half-time, full-time etc), and living arrangements.
Below are the most common budgets used. These figures are for the entire academic year, fall and spring, so one-semester costs can be calculated by dividing the figures in half.
Undergraduate Students, full-time, off-campus
(2022–2023 Academic Year Estimates)
| Resident | Non-resident | |
| Tuition and Fees (est) | $7,836 | $20,942 |
| Room and Board * | $9,412 | $9,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| Transportation * | $2,012 | $2,012 |
| Personal | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Budget | $22,270 | $35,376 |
* Students who indicate they are living with a parent or on campus will have a smaller room and board and transportation allowance.
Graduate Students, 12 hours, off-campus
(2022–2023 Academic Year Estimates)
| Resident | Non-resident | |
| Tuition and Fees (est) * | $4,210 | $9,461 |
| Room and Board ** | $9,412 | $9,412 |
| Books and Supplies | $360 | $360 |
| Transportation ** | $2,012 | $2,012 |
| Personal | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Budget | $18,164 | $23,415 |
* This estimate is for general graduate programs, students in specialized fields may have higher tuition.
** Students who indicate they are living with a parent or on campus will have a smaller room and board and transportation allowance.
Regardless of the type of aid package a student receives their total awards may not exceed their cost of attendance, or budget.
Calculating Need
The financial information in your application is analyzed to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI). Factors determining the EFC include annual income, assets, family size, and other family members attending college. Your financial need is the difference between the EFC/SAI and the cost of attending IU South Bend, listed above.
Net Price Calculator
The Indiana University South Bend Net Price Calculator will provide you with an estimate of the net cost of attending IU South Bend after grants and scholarships. It is recommended that you have your most recent tax return, W-2s, bank statements, and investment statements available as this information improves the accuracy of the calculator.
